Coffee & Smoothie Franchise Reaches Out to Veterans

Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees and Smoothies is offering a special double appreciation discount to all military veterans who sign a franchise agreement by Veterans Day, November 11, 2009.

“Maui Wowi feels a deep sense of appreciation for our military veterans,” says Justin Livingston, Director of Global Franchise Development. “The sacrifice and dedication of these men and women is something to celebrate and honor. We want to ensure that our veterans are given the best possible chance at securing their own American Dream by offering them the opportunity to become part of our ‘Ohana at a low entry point.”

More than 400,000 new military veterans are created each year. Due to their training in the military, veterans are highly valued for their focus, dedication and discipline. The company currently offers Veteran discounts through the International Franchise Association’s Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative (VetFran).

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Smoothie Franchise Reveals New Menu

Tropical Smoothie Café today unveiled significant changes to its menu.

The revamped menu includes a variety of new food and beverage items, reformulated recipes, the addition of Grilled Flatbreads as a permanent offering and a whole new tropical look.

The new menu debuts this month in all 280 Tropical Smoothie Cafés throughout the United States and culminates an 18-month long development process that involved input from focus groups, restaurant vendors and Tropical Smoothie Café area developers and franchisees.

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